Iran-Philippines joint calligraphy exhibition 'Harbinger of Peace among Nations' is being held at the University of the Philippines, Manila to mark National Iranian Calligraphy Day (October 13) and is open until October 19.

A policymaking council, affiliated to Iranian National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was established on Sunday for adopting new policies on and devoting particular attention to Iran's ancient art of calligraphy as the sign of Iranian-cultural identity.

An exhibition of Iranian-Islamic arts showcasing works of calligraphy and illumination by Iranian artists Hossein-Ali Esfandiar and his daughter Atena Esfandiar has opened in Pakistan. The event is jointly organized by Iran's Cultural Center and Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).